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Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste Paperback – 11 Dec. 1986

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0415045460
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; New edition (11 Dec. 1986)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 632 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780684803357
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415045469
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 3.18 x 22.86 cm

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Pierre Bourdieu (1930–2002) was one of the most influential social scientists of the twentieth century. A professor of sociology at the Collège de France, he is the author of thirty-six books, including Distinction, named one of the twentieth century’s ten most important works of sociology.

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Maribor

well made

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bought as a gift, for someone who specifically wanted to read it.

As I haven't read it myself yet, I've been asked for a review, and I feel I should make an attempt.

It's neatly cut, with good quality paper of exactly the right thinness. You know the sort; pages that are supple and nestle snugly against one other. You can tell by its weight that the writing inside is substantial and nutty; the book came out at eight hundred and sixty four grams, of which I calculate only two hundred or so are the paper. I would imagine that this indicates a really good read, with the promise insights of fundamental importance.

The corner at the very top right hand side of the cover has bent up slightly, but it's a paperback after all, and I think that's acceptable, given the extra weight and price of a hardback version. All in all, a good quality product that can be re-used time and again, and will remain on our bookshelf, adding, ahem, distinction to the spine display.

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So many books, so little time

a master piece

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2012

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This book is a unique piece of sociological literature. I am not a big fan of french thinkers, but this books allows a deep knowledge of the sociology of taste. I still find the style of the author difficult to read, but the knowledge that you can get with this book deserves a careful read.

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Christiane

Bourdieu is a phenomenal theorist. Essential reading.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2020

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Essential for anyone studying social theory, and so applicable to contemporary society.

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alex zeeuw

Extremely interesting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2013

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A classical sociological reading. However, it is very difficult and you might want to search for interpretations of different authors as well, to come to an understanding of the theories Bourdieu presents in this book. Overall it is well worth it because of the significance in the field of sociology and for those interested in art it seems like a worthy recommendation as well!

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A Classic in sociology of elites.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2017

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A classic in sociology of elites. A must read book for those interested in the process of the definition of taste, class and distinction. Habitus and campus are always present in Bourdieu's writings.

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M. G. Sangster

A classical text from a master social scientist

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2018

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A classical study in sociology that combines method and theory in an exemplary way.

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great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2019

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a great book written by a genius

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Thomas

The print quality is very poor

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2022

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This book, like many others, is reprinted by Amazon, which they don't tell you until you receive the book. The print quality is very poor. The plastic on the lid comes off very quickly. Amazon should explicitly say which books are reprinted by them!

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